Delhi High Court

71,423 judgments

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CT. DRV. ISMAIL KHAN v. UOI AND ORS.

09 May 2016 · Hima Kohli; Sunil Gaur · 2016:DHC:3680-DB

The Delhi High Court held that upon setting aside a dismissal and reinstatement, the period of absence cannot be treated as 'dies non' for continuity of service and related benefits, though salary arrears are not payable.

administrative petition_allowed Significant reinstatement dies non continuity of service seniority

Ex. CONST. GD Rajbir Singh v. Union of India & Ors.

09 May 2016 · Hima Kohli; Sunil Gaur · 2016:DHC:3679

The Delhi High Court set aside the dismissal of an ITBP constable for prolonged absence without leave, directing reconsideration of punishment in light of mitigating factors and service record.

administrative other Significant dismissal from service absence without leave ITBP Force Act, 1992 disciplinary proceedings

BWL LTD v. UOI

09 May 2016 · Manmohan Singh, J. · 2016:DHC:3694

The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award refunding liquidated damages to BWL Ltd. due to Government-caused delays but allowed BWL's claim for interest on the refunded amounts, dismissing BSNL's objections.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 liquidated damages type approval delay

BWL LTD v. UOI

09 May 2016 · Manmohan Singh, J. · 2016:DHC:3695

The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award refunding liquidated damages to BWL Ltd. but allowed BWL's claim for interest on the refunded amount, holding that denial of interest without reasons violated the Arbitration Act.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 liquidated damages interest on award

BWL LTD v. UOI

09 May 2016 · Manmohan Singh, J. · 2016:DHC:3696

The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award refunding liquidated damages to BWL Ltd. but set aside the denial of interest, directing payment of interest at 18% per annum, emphasizing the necessity of reasoned awards under the Arbitration Act.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 34 Liquidated damages Type approval delay

The Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Sunita Singh and Ors

09 May 2016 · R. K. Gauba · 2016:DHC:3676

The Delhi High Court set aside the tribunal's award in a motor accident claim due to insufficient evidence and remitted the matter for fresh inquiry allowing further evidence and cross-examination.

civil appeal_allowed motor accident claim negligence insurance liability remand for further inquiry

Gyaneshwar Shinde v. National Insurance Company Limited

09 May 2016 · R. K. Gauba · 2016:DHC:3677

The Delhi High Court held that permanent disability entitles a claimant to compensation for loss of future income despite alternative employment, enhancing the award accordingly.

civil appeal_allowed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 Permanent disability Loss of future income Compensation calculation

United India Insurance Company Ltd. v. Subodh Poddar & Ors.

09 May 2016 · R. K. Gauba · 2016:DHC:3678

The Delhi High Court dismissed the insurer's appeal in a motor accident claim under Section 163-A of the Motor Vehicles Act, recalculated compensation with correct multiplier and enhanced interest to 9% per annum.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 Section 163-A Section 140 loss of dependency

National Insurance Co Ltd v. Bhagirath & Ors.

09 May 2016 · R. K. Gauba · 2016:DHC:3681

The Delhi High Court modified the compensation awarded in a motor accident claim by increasing the deduction for personal expenses in loss of dependency calculation where the deceased was a housewife with major children not financially dependent.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim loss of dependency housewife income minimum wages

Vijay Kumar Singh & Ors. v. The Oriental Insurance Co Ltd

09 May 2016 · R. K. Gauba · 2016:DHC:3682
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The Delhi High Court modified the compensation awarded in a motor accident claim by reassessing income without future prospects and enhancing non-pecuniary damages, following binding Supreme Court precedents.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor accident claim loss of dependency future prospects minimum wages

Vijay Kumar Singh & Ors. v. The Oriental Insurance Co Ltd

09 May 2016 · R. K. Gauba · 2016:DHC:3686
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The Delhi High Court revised the compensation awarded for a motor accident death by notionally assessing income without future prospects and enhancing non-pecuniary damages, clarifying principles on income proof and compensation calculation.

civil appeal_allowed Significant motor vehicle accident compensation loss of dependency future prospects

Ajay Sharma v. Govt. of NCT of Delhi

09 May 2016 · Badar Durrez Ahmed; Sanjeev Sachdeva · 2016:DHC:3660-DB
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The Delhi High Court held that acquisition proceedings under the 1894 Act lapse under Section 24(2) of the 2013 Act if no possession or compensation occurs within five years of the award.

property petition_allowed Significant Section 24(2) Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition Act, 2013 Land Acquisition Act, 1894 acquisition proceedings lapse

Ramesh Chander Arora v. Raj Kumar Dhingra

09 May 2016 · Gita Mittal; I. S. Mehta · 2016:DHC:3652-DB

The Delhi High Court upheld the dismissal of a defendant's application to reject a plaint under Order VII Rule 11 CPC, holding that disputed factual issues require trial and cannot be decided at the threshold.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Order VII Rule 11 CPC specific performance agreement to sell readiness and willingness

HYDEL CONSTRUCTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED v. NHPC LIMITED

09 May 2016 · Manmohan Singh · 2016:DHC:3656
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The Delhi High Court dismissed the petition for appointment of an arbitrator under Section 11(6) of the Arbitration Act as barred by limitation and waiver due to delayed invocation of arbitration and acceptance of payments without protest.

civil petition_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 11(6) Limitation Waiver

Rajinder Kumar Goyal & Anr. v. Rajhans Realtors Private Limited

09 May 2016 · V.K. Shali · 2016:DHC:3697

The Delhi High Court granted leave to defend in an eviction petition under the DRC Act, holding that bona fide requirement must be supported by credible evidence and that rejection of leave to defend without considering triable issues is erroneous.

property appeal_allowed Significant Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 eviction petition leave to defend bona fide requirement

Priyanka Nagpal v. Anil Kumar Sharma & Anr.

09 May 2016 · P. S. Teji · 2016:DHC:3687

The Delhi High Court held that a criminal revision petition dismissed as withdrawn cannot be restored merely because the petitioner wishes to pursue a Supreme Court appeal, and consequently dismissed the restoration and exemption applications.

criminal petition_dismissed criminal revision petition restoration withdrawal functus officio

Gopal & Anr. v. State (NCT) Delhi

09 May 2016 · P. S. Teji · 2016:DHC:3685

The Delhi High Court granted anticipatory bail to petitioners accused of minor assault and threatening offences, emphasizing their minor role, simple injuries, and undertaking to cooperate with investigation.

criminal appeal_allowed anticipatory bail Section 438 CrPC simple injuries false implication

Aquatech Systems (Asia) Pvt Ltd v. SKS Power Generation (Chattisgarh) Ltd. & Anr

09 May 2016 · Manmohan Singh · 2016:DHC:3647

The Delhi High Court held that once an arbitral tribunal is constituted, interim relief applications under Section 9 must be decided by the tribunal under Section 17, and continued an interim stay on the invocation of a bank guarantee pending arbitration.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 9 Section 17 bank guarantee

Aquatech Systems (Asia) Pvt Ltd v. SKS Power Generation (Chattisgarh) Ltd

09 May 2016 · Manmohan Singh · 2016:DHC:3648

The Delhi High Court held that after constitution of the arbitral tribunal, interim relief under Section 9 is barred unless Section 17 remedy is inefficacious, and continued the stay on invocation of the bank guarantee pending arbitration.

civil appeal_dismissed Significant Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Section 9 Section 17 bank guarantee

Saddam & Anr v. State (Govt of NCT of Delhi) & Anr

09 May 2016 · P. S. Teji · 2016:DHC:3649

The Delhi High Court quashed a robbery-related FIR under Sections 392/411 IPC based on an amicable settlement between parties, exercising its inherent power under Section 482 Cr.P.C. to prevent abuse of process and secure ends of justice.

criminal appeal_allowed Significant Section 482 Cr.P.C. quashing of FIR non-compoundable offences compromise